Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. Blurred vision or other changes in vision
  2. chills
  3. cold sweats
  4. confusion
  5. difficult or labored breathing
  6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
  7. shortness of breath
  8. swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  9. tightness in chest
  10. wheezing

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  3. slow or irregular heartbeat
  4. sweating
  5. unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Nausea

Less common

  1. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
  4. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  5. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  6. headache
  7. heartburn
  8. inability to have or keep an erection
  9. indigestion
  10. lack or loss of strength
  11. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  12. not able to ejaculate semen
  13. rash
  14. sensation of spinning
  15. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  16. stuffy nose

Rare

  1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  2. diarrhea
  3. increased sweating
  4. vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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